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2008 Bucharest to Nuremberg
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Aug 9
Sep 6
Nov 1
2008 Nuremberg to Bucharest
Jun 1
Jul 27
Aug 24
Oct 19
2009 Bucharest to
Nuremberg
Apr 18; May 16; Jun 13; Jul 11; Aug 8; Sep 5;
Oct 3, 31
2009 Nuremberg to
Bucharest
Apr 5; May 3, 31; Jun 28; Jul 26; Aug 23; Sep
20; Oct 18 |
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Admire the grand cities of the
Hapsburg Dynasty and the ancient remains of
Roman Empire outposts. Immerse yourself in
Hungarian culture and discover Strauss’s
wonderful waltzes. Savor the unique cuisine of a
region still being shaped by current events,
revel in the natural beauty of the Danube’s
exquisite Iron Gate region, and explore the
Black Sea’s coast. See firsthand how restoration
efforts have preserved the region’s rich
historic, architectural and cultural heritage.
Sail aboard a ship designed to reveal
picturesque riverside landscapes through
panoramic windows, from the sun deck, or from
the comfort of your private, river-view cabin.
Our onboard meals, prepared by European chefs,
include a choice of entrées, regional
specialties and traditional favorites. Plus,
enjoy lunches in local Romanian or Bulgarian
restaurants.
Our English-speaking guides will take you to
architectural masterpieces, like Budapest’s
National Opera House, Melk's baroque abbey,
lovely churches, Romanesque and renaissance
cathedrals, and the fortresses in Belgrade. This
multifaceted journey includes bustling, historic
Budapest; a traditional Puszta horse show in one
of the oldest towns in Hungary; and the scenic
beauty of the Iron Gate. |
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15-day/14-night cruise with
river-view stateroom
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1 night in 4 star Hilton
Athenee Bucharest (or similar) with
breakfast
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13 guided tours
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15 breakfasts, 14 lunches &
15 dinners
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Welcome Cocktail Reception &
Dinner
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Captain's Farewell Dinner
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Private motorcoach for
excursions
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Old World Highlights: Port
lectures, apple strudel demonstrations,
folkloric entertainment & traditional Puszta
horse show
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All port & cruise fuel
surcharges - no hidden costs
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2008
BUCHAREST TO NUREMBERG
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CAT E |
CAT D |
CAT C |
CAT B |
CAT A |
| May 17; Jun 14 |
$3,999 |
$4,899 |
$5,299 |
$5,599 |
$5,899 |
| Aug 9 |
$3,899 |
$4,799 |
$5,199 |
$5,499 |
$5,799 |
| Sep 6 |
$4,399 |
$5,299 |
$5,699 |
$5,999 |
$6,299 |
| Nov 1 |
$2,999 |
$3,899 |
$4,299 |
$4,599 |
$4,899 |
2008
NUREMBERG TO BUCHAREST
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CAT E |
CAT D |
CAT C |
CAT B |
CAT A |
| May 4; Jun 1 |
$3,999 |
$4,899 |
$5,299 |
$5,599 |
$5,899 |
| Jul 27; Aug 24 |
$3,899 |
$4,799 |
$5,199 |
$5,499 |
$5,799 |
| Oct 19 |
$3,299 |
$4,199 |
$4,599 |
$4,899 |
$5,199 |
Note: Prices listed above are per
person, double occupancy, and include port
charges of $196 and cruise fuel surcharges
of $70. Limited singles are available at an
additional charge; call for details. Normal
cancellation policy applies to all Early
Bookings; see Terms and Conditions. Early
Booking Discount is not combinable with any
other offer except Past Passenger Discount.
AIRFARE
October 1 – November 30
Roundtrip Air from Zone 1: from $1,095
Roundtrip Air from Zone 2: from $1,195
Roundtrip Air from Zone 3: from $1,295
May 1 – September 30
Roundtrip Air from Zone 1: from $1,295
Roundtrip Air from Zone 2: from $1,395
Roundtrip Air from Zone 3: from $1,495
Upgrade to Business Class: $3,200
ZONE TABLE FOR RUSSIA &
EUROPE:
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CITY |
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CITY |
ZONE |
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Atlanta |
2 |
New York |
1 |
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Boston |
1 |
Newark |
1 |
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Chicago |
2 |
Orlando |
2 |
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Dallas |
3 |
Philadelphia |
1 |
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Denver |
3 |
Phoenix |
3 |
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Detroit |
3 |
San Francisco |
3 |
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Houston |
3 |
Seattle |
3 |
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Los Angeles |
3 |
Tampa |
2 |
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Miami |
2 |
Washington, DC
(Dulles) |
2 |
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Minneapolis–St.
Paul |
3 |
Air
Taxes: Airfare includes
all government air
taxes/fees of approximately
$160 as well as all air fuel
surcharges. Prices may be
subject to change. See also
Terms and Conditions.
Additional Notes:
U.S. flights depart one day
prior to cruise embarkation
or hotel check-in date.
Transfers are included with
roundtrip airfare purchase.
If air is not purchased from
Viking River Cruises,
transfers between airport
and ship or hotel may be
purchased separately at the
cost of $50 per person, per
direction, and are available
to passengers whose flights
arrive or depart on
embarkation/disembarkation
or hotel check-in/check-out
day only.
2009 DEPARTURES
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Viking Danube |
Apr
18;
May 16;
Jun
13;
Jul 11;
Aug
8;
Sep 5;
Oct
3, 31 |
Apr
5;
May 3, 31;
Jun
28;
Jul 26;
Aug
23;
Sep 20;
Oct
18 |
* Please call us
to inquire about 2009 prices and itinerary
details
Note: Prices are in U.S. dollars, per
person, double occupancy and include
port charges. Limited singles are
available, call for pricing. Early
Booking Discount is not combinable with
any other offer except Past Guest
Discount and Refer-A-Friend Credit.
Subject to availability and other
restrictions may apply. See Terms and
Conditions. Viking River Cruises
reserves the right to correct or revise
pricing or dates throughout the season.
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Day 1 Bucharest
Begin your journey in Romania's vibrant capital city
Welcome to Bucharest. We’ll meet you at the airport and transfer you to your
hotel.* After checking into your hotel, enjoy free time and get acquainted with
the city.
Dinner included.
Day 2 Bucharest
Discover Romania’s romantic heart
On your morning tour of Bucharest, visit The Palace of the Parliament, known
as “House of the People.” † After lunch in a local restaurant, visit Revolution
Square. Then, take a ride through the Romanian countryside to embark your ship.
Depart during dinner. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. † The Palace of the
Parliament may occasionally be closed to host official government business.
Day 3 Silistra
Explore the beauty of the Black Sea coast
Wake up in Silistra and drive through rural Bulgaria to Varna, a Black Sea
resort. Take a short cruise on the Black Sea, followed by lunch in a local
restaurant. During free time, stroll the town’s pedestrian zone or beautiful
beaches, or visit the Varna Museum. Return to your ship for dinner; depart this
evening for Russe.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 4 Russe
The beauty of Bulgaria’s traditional handicrafts
From Russe, your daylong tour takes you to Bulgaria’s former capital, Veliko
Tarnovo. See Tsaravets Hill and the ruins of the royal castle. During free time,
you can shop along Samovodska Charshia, a street featuring local crafts. In
Arbanasi, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and a guided tour of the Nativity
Church with its intricate floor-to-ceiling murals and icons. Dine aboard and
cruise through the night.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 5 Vidin
Discover a mysterious town of stone
Arrive in Vidin during breakfast and take a motorcoach to Belogradshick to
tour the former Ottoman castle. Stroll the compound and explore its many
terraced courtyards with breathtaking views. Eat lunch aboard followed by free
time. Depart during dinner. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 6 Iron Gate
Cruise through one of Europe’s dramatic natural wonders
Enjoy a full-day cruise along one of the most scenic areas of the Lower
Danube, flanked by enormous chalk white cliffs surrounded by spectacular
scenery.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 7 Belgrade
Welcome to the capital of Serbia
You’ll wake up in Belgrade, capital of Serbia. Take a guided walk through
the grounds of Kalemegdan Fortress. During your tour, see the city’s Orthodox
cathedral and stop at the Square of the Republic. Have lunch aboard; afternoon
cruising.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 8 Kalocsa
Discover the horsemanship of the Puszta region
Arrive in Kalocsa after lunch. Your tour visits the House of Folk Arts,
showcasing the area’s time-honored farming traditions. Then, you’re treated to a
performance of traditional Puszta horsemanship. Return to your ship for dinner
and depart.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 9 Budapest
Explore ancient “Buda” and modern “Pest"
Today’s city tour explores both sides of Hungary’s capital. Start in modern
“Pest” seeing Heroes’ Square, the Parliament and St. Stephen’s Basilica. Cross
the river and tour traditional “Buda” and the Castle District. Walk to
Fishermen’s Bastion and Matthias Church. Return to your ship for lunch; enjoy
afternoon free time. Dine aboard and cruise through the night. Breakfast, lunch
and dinner included.
Day 10 Bratislava
Tour historic Old Town—a local favorite
Cruise through the morning, arriving in Bratislava after lunch. Take a
walking tour of Slovakia’s charming capital. See its medieval fortifications,
Michael’s Tower, Trinity Church and St. Martin’s Cathedral. Pass several baroque
palaces from the Hapsburg Dynasty before returning to your ship for dinner and
cruising. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 11 Vienna
Spend a day in the “City of Waltzes”
Today’s tour of Vienna takes you to see the Opera House and Hofburg Palace.
You then visit Belvedere Palace with is beautiful landscaped gardens and
wonderful collection of Austrian art. Have lunch aboard with afternoon free
time. Return to your ship for dinner followed by an optional evening concert of
classical music. Depart late tonight. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 12 Melk, Linz
Picturesque villages, hilltop castles & see romantic Linz
Arrive in Melk during breakfast and tour the 900-year-old Benedictine abbey
to see its collection of medieval manuscripts, ceiling paintings and frescoes.
Return to your ship for lunch and cruise through the afternoon. After dinner,
arrive in Linz; you can sample wines from the famous Wachau Valley. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner included.
Day 13 Passau
Hear Europe’s largest pipe organ
Dock in Passau mid-morning. Your walking tour takes you through this
2,000-year-old city at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers. Stop at
St. Stephan’s Cathedral for a special concert on Europe’s largest pipe organ.†
Enjoy afternoon free time. Dinner coincides with an evening departure.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. † Passau organ concert not available after
November 1
Day 14 Regensburg
Wander along charming, narrow streets
Arrive in Regensburg during breakfast. During your guided walk, you’ll see
the Town Hall, St. Peter’s Cathedral and the 12th century Old Stone Bridge.
Lunch aboard with afternoon at leisure to explore on your own. Dine aboard and
cruise through the night. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 15 Nuremberg
Step back in time to remember World War II
Cruise through the morning and arrive in Nuremberg. After lunch aboard, tour
Nuremberg to see Zeppelin Field and the Palace of Justice, site of the Nuremberg
Trials. Or, learn more about WWII history during our optional tour to the
Documentation Center Museum. The afternoon is yours to enjoy. Dine aboard and
remain docked overnight. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 16 Nuremberg
After breakfast, disembark and we’ll take you to the airport for your return
flight.* Or, extend your journey with 3 nights in another country—Prague, Czech
Republic. Stay in the heart of Old Town and explore the landmark Prague Castle.
Breakfast included.
† Passau organ concert not available after November 1
Note: Schedules and activities are subject to change depending upon river water
levels, port accessibility and weather conditions. Tours often include walks
over cobblestones, steps and uneven ground; for passenger safety and enjoyment,
we recommend you be in good physical condition to participate fully in all
tours. For safety reasons, sun deck access may be limited during times of high
water levels/low bridge clearance and during the Main-Danube Canal transit.
*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking River
Cruises.
This itinerary also available in the reverse direction. Port sequence, tours and
times may vary.
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ADD 3 NIGHTS IN PRAGUE (2008)
Discover more of Prague with
this 3-night city-stay package you add before
you river cruise (for itineraries beginning in
Prague, Nuremberg of Vienna) of after you cruise
(for itineraries ending in Prague, Nuremberg or
Vienna).
PRAGUE DAY BY DAY
DAY 1 Prague
Transfer to 5-star Prague Hilton, overlooking
the Vltava River and within walking distance of
Prague Castle, historic Old Town and the
shopping district. The rest of your day is free
to explore on your own and sample some local
food such as goulash or roast pork.
DAY 2 Prague
Guided tour through landmark Prague Castle. See
Gothic St. Vitus’ Cathedral and stroll amid the
colorful cottages along the narrow, cobbled
street called Golden Lane. Afternoon and evening
at leisure or take an optional walking tour
through Josefov Quarter, Prague’s old Jewish
neighborhood.
DAY 3 Prague
You have a full day to further explore this
“City of a Hundred Spires.” Walk across renowned
Charles Bridge, shop for souvenirs like Czech
crystal or see the famed Astronomical Clock.
Today you can explore Wenceslas Square, known
for its many restaurants and shops.
DAY 4 Prague
We’ll take you to your ship or to the airport
for your return flight.
INCLUDED IN YOUR
EXTENSION PRICE OF $649 per person*
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3 nights at centrally
located Prague Hilton (or similar)
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Daily breakfasts
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Guided tour of Prague Castle
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Services of a Viking River
Cruises host
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Transfer to/from hotel/ship
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Airport meet & greet
transfers included when air is purchased
from Viking River Cruises
*Single supplement $299.
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ADD 3 NIGHTS IN BUCHAREST (2008)
Discover more of Bucharest &
Transylvania with this 3-night city-stay package
you add before your river cruise or after you
cruise.
BUCHAREST DAY BY DAY
DAY 1 Bucharest
Transfer to the 4-star Athenee Palace
Hilton, in the heart of Bucharest with the
former Royal Palace, and great shopping at your
doorstep. Your day is free to explore.
DAY 2 Brasov
A motorcoach through Romania’s mysterious
Transylvania region brings you to Brasov for a
brief city tour. Check into your deluxe hotel
followed by free time.
DAY 3 Brasov
Travel to Sighisoara, birthplace of Vlad Tepes,
a Wallachian prince better known as Dracula.
Then visit the renowned fortified church of
Biertan. Afternoon is at leisure.
DAY 4 Brasov, Bucharest
Today tour Dracula’s Castle and Peles Castle, a
romantic fortification in beautiful Sinaia.
We’ll take you to your Bucharest hotel or to the
airport for your return flight.
INCLUDED IN YOUR
EXTENSION PRICE OF $599 per person*
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1 night at centrally located
Athenee Palace Hilton (or similar)
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2 nights at deluxe Brasov
Aro Palace (or similar)
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Daily breakfasts
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Guided Sighisoara city tour
& Transylvania Castle tour
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Services of a Viking River
Cruises host
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Transfer to/from hotel
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Airport meet & greet
transfers included when air is purchased
from Viking River Cruises
*Single supplement $299. |
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